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R382 DHL

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,866 mi
Last recorded40,866 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 DHL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 40,866 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 40,103 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 39,816 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 38,650 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 38,643 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,304 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 38,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/floor (marked yellow). (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/floor (marked yellow). (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor - in front of axle - marked yellow. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort Foot brake - no effort. (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,731 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 37,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,102 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,106 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 35,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 32,981 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 32,969 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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R382 DHL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R382 DHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R382 DHL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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